Returning items

When?
Items must be returned within 4 weeks. Check the catalogue > Your account / Renewal to see when the items must be returned. Journals must be returned the same day.
Two days before the end of the lending period we will send you a reminder by email or through the post (if we do not have your email address). Note: This only applies to books with a loan period of 1 week or longer.

Where?
You can return items in the Book Return Box:
- At every library desk during opening hours (see Desks, opening hours).
- VU Main Building, ground floor (next to VU bookshop; available outside opening hours). Items returned in this box on Monday through Friday before 4 pm will be administered the same day.

You can have someone else return your books or you can send them by mail (at the borrower's risk).

Fines and blocking of borrowing privileges
Fines are € 0,10 per day for each overdue item (exam books € 2,50 per day). Fines can be paid (bank card) on returning items or later (until fully paid, the amount remains open).
Fines on items still checked out cannot be paid.

When fines total € 20, your library card will be blocked and borrowing privileges will be suspended. After payment of the fine normal services will be resumed.